Skip to main content[MIDDLE EASTERN, MEDITERRANEAN] The Lebanese answer to New Seasons, Ya Hala owner John Attar's lovely Southwest Portland market carries specialties from countries ranging from Thailand to Bulgaria and back to American junk food, but its heart belongs to the Middle East and Greece. Grab marinated lamb, beef and chicken skewers for home kebabage, and then swing by the deli for lemony hummus, tangy vegan kibbeh and stewed lamb leg (this place believes strongly in free samples). And do wander through this former Piggly Wiggly's global wine and beer selection—it totals around 3,000 bottles and counting.
Grocery list: Rose water, phyllo dough, braided Karoun cheese, Ararat baked goods, halal meats, weird beers.
WWeek 2015